How far is too far on front shocks?

[MWRS182]

As per title really.

Bought car with 36,000 2 and half years ago, its now got 85,000.

I changed all springs for Eibach pro kit, changed leaking rear dampers for Koni adjustables.

Recently car feels like its wandering all over the place on bumpy roads.

I'm guessing I should of changed the fronts at 60,000 when I fitted the koni's to the rear.

Q 1. Standard front shocks, what sort of mileage are they good for on a 182 both cup packs?

Q 2. Is it possible for a damper to be knackered even though they are not wet with oil?

Opinions please. Thanks in advance.

 

[DrR]

Ref Q2, i've replaced 3 knackered dampers in my clio ownership, none had leaked/wet with oil.

 

[MWRS182]

Thats what I'm thinking just too much mileage on them I suppose, had struts off a few days back both appear to operate ok, but new will probably be worlds apart.

I see K-tec do them £130ish delivered.

Cheapest place for 182 cup dampers anyone? New and genuine only pls.

 

[DrR]

Renault is probably cheapest.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Original damper's across the range are less than £50 each from Renault (and they are all different IIC)

 

[MWRS182]

I shall ring Adam at Renault and see what he can do.:cheers:

 

[Dan519]

Original damper's across the range are less than £50 each from Renault (and they are all different IIC)

£59.40 each actually

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Not at my Renault there not.

Also, the price you quoted are still cheaper than k-tec.

 

[Lawro]

Wests do the front cup pack shocks for £49.85 each.

 

[Dan519]

I've just had a look at the renault parts site. They've gone up quite dramatically to £67.81 for 182 cup packed front shocks!!!! Small rise to £59.93 for everything else

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I've just had a look at the renault parts site. They've gone up quite dramatically to £67.81 for 182 cup packed front shocks!!!! Small rise to £59.93 for everything else

Is there a website for the public or trader only?

 

[MWRS182]

K Tec are price above delivery takes it to 130 quid ish

 

[MG cup]

Wests Renault is a fair bit cheaper than quoted in here.

Heres a good pricelist of common parts.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...R-FREQUENTLY-ASKED-PRICES-UPDATED-FOR-2013***

 

[Dan519]

Is there a website for the public or trader only?

it's a trade site. Thats a very recent rise, so I'd say most other listings you'll see around won't have been updated

 

[MWRS182]

Update: got new shocks installed today.
Rattling noise gone, car feels much safer and more comfortable.
Thank you Adam great price and service.

 

[z8jay]

I've just had a look at the renault parts site. They've gone up quite dramatically to £67.81 for 182 cup packed front shocks!!!! Small rise to £59.93 for everything else

That's a kick in the balls for me then